RMweb Gold 57xx Posted May 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2019 With all the trash talk against Monaco, here's an interesting article on why modern circuits are considered dull. https://thejudge13.com/2015/04/20/how-modern-circuit-layout-affect-racing/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 One for the classic fans. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 It says a lot for the reliability of modern car technology - so often Monaco was a race of attrition, despite many more cars entering/starting the race (two different things then). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 And another look back in time for the next track. 40 years ago. The track hasn’t changed that much, the pits position being the biggest change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Looks like a couple of VERY late nights coming up for me at the weekend. 10.50 pm Saturday Qualifying. 11.00 pm Sunday Race. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Looks like a couple of VERY late nights coming up for me at the weekend. 10.50 pm Saturday Qualifying. 11.00 pm Sunday Race. Catch up TV is your friend. News bulletins are your enemy. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Looks like a couple of VERY late nights coming up for me at the weekend. 10.50 pm Saturday Qualifying. 11.00 pm Sunday Race. Horlicks.....is your friend. Actually, I wish there were more this late. I would not then have to negotiate with the current Mrs Storey as to viewing entitlements, as she is usually fast asleep by then. But, as time goes on, so often am I..... strong coffee is perhaps our friend instead. Catch up TV on Channel 4 is something much harder to get now outside the UK, unless one takes advantage of one of the slightly dodgy ways around it. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 8 hours ago, Mike Storey said: Horlicks.....is your friend. Actually, I wish there were more this late. I would not then have to negotiate with the current Mrs Storey as to viewing entitlements, as she is usually fast asleep by then. But, as time goes on, so often am I..... strong coffee is perhaps our friend instead. Catch up TV on Channel 4 is something much harder to get now outside the UK, unless one takes advantage of one of the slightly dodgy ways around it. By "slightly dodgy ways", I believe you are referring to modern commercial practises. Interesting article on Autosport's online magazine, comparing F1 and MotoGP's differing approach to rule stability and its impact on close racing and the opportunities for the different teams to compete effectively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 13 hours ago, Andrew P said: Looks like a couple of VERY late nights coming up for me at the weekend. 11 hours ago, Mike Storey said: Horlicks.....is your friend. Actually, I wish there were more this late. I would not then have to negotiate with the current Mrs Storey as to viewing entitlements... Doesn't everyone use hard disc recorders and the like? These have transformed our viewatory entertainment. I doubt we watch 1% of what goes out live. And you may blast through adverts, trailers, padding, introductory blah; and accelerate s l o w c o m m u n I c a t o r s to normative brain speed. A one hour programme slot with decent content is typically all done in 35 minutes. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: Doesn't everyone use hard disc recorders and the like? These have transformed our viewatory entertainment. I doubt we watch 1% of what goes out live. And you may blast through adverts, trailers, padding, introductory blah; and accelerate s l o w c o m m u n I c a t o r s to normative brain speed. A one hour programme slot with decent content is typically all done in 35 minutes. Haha, in a word, NO, we have only just got used to colour 2 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: Doesn't everyone use hard disc recorders and the like? These have transformed our viewatory entertainment. I doubt we watch 1% of what goes out live. And you may blast through adverts, trailers, padding, introductory blah; and accelerate s l o w c o m m u n I c a t o r s to normative brain speed. A one hour programme slot with decent content is typically all done in 35 minutes. Yes, of course, but you try avoiding hearing/seeing the result until Monday evening LOL 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, RedgateModels said: Yes, of course, but you try avoiding hearing/seeing the result until Monday evening LOL It's quite helpful approaching life in the manner of a Trappist monk (other disciplines are available). And also, result, schmesult, it is devoid of insight. It's the how and why that fascinates. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 just listen to the race on Radio 5 and then decided if it's worth watching the so called highlights 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: Doesn't everyone use hard disc recorders and the like? No. We used to try to record stuff to watch in our own time, but gave up long ago, when we realised most of it was just never watched in the end. We either watch things when they are on, or miss them and wait for repeats, and probably miss them. Of course, i-player and similar has made catching up easier, but I can count on one hand the times when I have bothered in the last few years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 Due to the limited appeal of the highlight format and limited coverage around it (e.g nothing from the pen etc.) this year I have watched every race on catch up when I can be bothered rather than trying to catch it up live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Mike Storey said: No. We used to try to record stuff to watch in our own time, but gave up long ago, when we realised most of it was just never watched in the end. We either watch things when they are on, or miss them and wait for repeats, and probably miss them. Of course, i-player and similar has made catching up easier, but I can count on one hand the times when I have bothered in the last few years. I used to have a Record Player, would that have worked? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Andrew P said: I used to have a Record Player, would that have worked? With the results so far this year you might think the needle has stuck. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Second practice just started 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, ess1uk said: Second practice just started Some will be hoping it's less predictable than FP1. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 13:08, Shed said: just listen to the race on Radio 5 and then decided if it's worth watching the so called highlights This is what I do .Radio always needs the assistance of your imagination which is much better than the real thing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Some will be hoping it's less predictable than FP1. And indeed it was. Lewis had a crash on soft tyres, having creamed it in FP1 on Mediums. So a Red Team 1/2. Even McLaren came 4th. Not sure this is indicative of the race, but who knows? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Some will be hoping it's less predictable than FP1. Slightly more interesting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 19:26, Andrew P said: I used to have a Record Player, would that have worked? 33 1/3 or 45RPM? Or - heaven forbid - 78? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 21 hours ago, Mike Storey said: Not sure this is indicative of the race, but who knows? Oh come on! Surely no one actually believes the the practice sessions count for anything?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, Hobby said: Oh come on! Surely no one actually believes the the practice sessions count for anything?!! A bit like Mercedes regular pre season protestations that the other teams have caught up etc etc....which invariably turn out to be utter cobblers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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